Modi advises govt: Adopt zero tolerance for terror

August 02, 2012 12:58

And Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's wisdom on the Pune blasts.

Modi said today that strong measures should be taken to curb attacks like the one in Pune last night. "I hope the Government of India, by adopting a zero tolerance policy on terror, will take some stern steps to curb such terror strikes and make its presence felt, which is a common expectation of the people.

"The blast in Pune is an issue of concern. A terror strike on the eve of Rakshbandhan celebrations and on joining of new Home Minister in India shows ulterior motives of those wanting to create an atmosphere of fear and instability in the nation," Modi said.

"There is a need to remain vigilant and give it a more serious thought. The issue is not where the blast occurred, what was its intensity, how much damage was caused, but these elements are giving a message that their power should not be undermined or ignored," he said.

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